PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A bike lane battle is brewing in South Philadelphia.

Longtime residents say a new protected bike lane on 11th Street spanning from Bainbridge to Reed streets has made it more difficult to find parking. It's a point of contention for many who say parking in South Philadelphia is already notoriously bad.

(UPDATE: Those residents told Action News on Thursday night that the bike lane resulted in the elimination of a little more than a hundred parking spaces. On Friday, Action News spoke with Kelley Yemen, the Director of Complete Streets under The Office Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability, who says the actual number is between 18 to 24 spots. )

"Look at all this space they are taking away right here," said resident Pat Scerati, who illustrated the painted buffer at various intersections down the stretch of road.